Chinese paramilitary policemen, wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, march down a staircase outside the Great Hall of the People after attending the commemorating conference on the 70th anniversary of China's entry into the 1950-53 Korean War, in Beijing. AP
Chinese paramilitary policemen, wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, march down a staircase outside the Great Hall of the People after attending the commemorating conference on the 70th anniversary of China's entry into the 1950-53 Korean War, in Beijing. AP
A person walks past the art installation "In America How Could This Happen" by artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg, at the DC Armory Parade Ground, in Washington as the coronavirus disease continues to spread. Reuters
A person walks past the art installation "In America How Could This Happen" by artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg, at the DC Armory Parade Ground, in Washington as the coronavirus disease continues to spread. Reuters
A customer speaks to an employee outside an Apple Store to pick up the new 5G iPhone 12, as the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak continues in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Reuters
A customer speaks to an employee outside an Apple Store to pick up the new 5G iPhone 12, as the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak continues in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Reuters
Employees of an ice cream shop wear masks for protection against the Covid-19 infection in Bucharest, Romania. The country's daily tally of coronavirus infections rose above 5,000 for the first time. Patients in intensive care units also reached a new high as health officials reported 5,028 cases and 82 deaths in the last 24 hours and intensive care units across the country were treating 782 people for the coronavirus. AP
Employees of an ice cream shop wear masks for protection against the Covid-19 infection in Bucharest, Romania. The country's daily tally of coronavirus infections rose above 5,000 for the first time. Patients in intensive care units also reached a new high as health officials reported 5,028 cases and 82 deaths in the last 24 hours and intensive care units across the country were treating 782 people for the coronavirus. AP
A server talks to guests at a pop up restaurant set up in Times Square for 'Taste of Times Square Week' during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Reuters
A server talks to guests at a pop up restaurant set up in Times Square for 'Taste of Times Square Week' during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Reuters
People walk along empty seats in the main party spot in the Alt-Sachsenhausen district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
People walk along empty seats in the main party spot in the Alt-Sachsenhausen district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
A view of an empty Piazza Navona Square after the start of a curfew. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte, who imposed severe stay-at-home limits on citizens early on, then gradually eased travel and other restrictions, has been leaving it up to regional governors to order restrictions such as overnight curfews, including in places like Rome, Milan and Naples. AP
A view of an empty Piazza Navona Square after the start of a curfew. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte, who imposed severe stay-at-home limits on citizens early on, then gradually eased travel and other restrictions, has been leaving it up to regional governors to order restrictions such as overnight curfews, including in places like Rome, Milan and Naples. AP
A woman wearing a mask to curb the coronavirus is reflected on a mirror of a shop in Monastiraki district of Athens. Greece's government will impose from Saturday a nightly curfew in greater Athens and other areas with high infection rates. AP
A woman wearing a mask to curb the coronavirus is reflected on a mirror of a shop in Monastiraki district of Athens. Greece's government will impose from Saturday a nightly curfew in greater Athens and other areas with high infection rates. AP
Pedestrians walk along Las Ramblas of Barcelona, where terraces, restaurants and bar are closed due to the sharpest resurgence of the coronavirus. AP
Pedestrians walk along Las Ramblas of Barcelona, where terraces, restaurants and bar are closed due to the sharpest resurgence of the coronavirus. AP
A homeless person sleeps at the entrance of a restaurant closed due to the resurgence of the coronavirus. AP
A homeless person sleeps at the entrance of a restaurant closed due to the resurgence of the coronavirus. AP
Workers test new thermal fogging machines used against mosquitoes and various diseases including the Covid-19 on a street in Ahmedabad, India. AFP
Workers test new thermal fogging machines used against mosquitoes and various diseases including the Covid-19 on a street in Ahmedabad, India. AFP
Vendors arrange flowers at a wholesale flower market ahead of the Hindu festival of Dussehra, in Bengaluru, India. Health officials have warned about the potential for the coronavirus to spread during the upcoming religious festival season marked by huge gatherings in temples and shopping districts. AP
Vendors arrange flowers at a wholesale flower market ahead of the Hindu festival of Dussehra, in Bengaluru, India. Health officials have warned about the potential for the coronavirus to spread during the upcoming religious festival season marked by huge gatherings in temples and shopping districts. AP
Officials wearing protective face masks attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, which will host artistic swimming, diving, and swimming events at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease continues in Japan. Reuters
Officials wearing protective face masks attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, which will host artistic swimming, diving, and swimming events at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease continues in Japan. Reuters
People wait in a queue as health workers carry out Covid-19 swab tests at a bus terminal amid the coronavirus pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government is implementing a curfew in some parts of the country due to a sudden spike of the disease from a textile factory in the Gampaha district. EPA
People wait in a queue as health workers carry out Covid-19 swab tests at a bus terminal amid the coronavirus pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government is implementing a curfew in some parts of the country due to a sudden spike of the disease from a textile factory in the Gampaha district. EPA
A street vendor wearing a facemask as a preventative measure against Covid-19 sells face masks in Piliyandala, a suburb of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. AFP
A street vendor wearing a facemask as a preventative measure against Covid-19 sells face masks in Piliyandala, a suburb of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. AFP

Health

UAE detects 1,491 cases from more than 120,000 tests

Earlier, the Ministry of Health encouraged people to apply for new nursing roles in its hospitals

The National

October 24, 2020

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The UAE reported 1,491 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday.

There were 1,826 new recoveries in the past 24 hours and 124,404 tests during the same period.

No new Covid-19-related deaths were reported.

Since the start of the outbreak, 123,764 cases have been recorded. Of these, 116,894 have recovered.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Prevention encouraged people to apply for vacancies for nurses and nursing assistants, who are on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic.

“Fighting the epidemic is still ongoing and the contribution of the nursing staff will help to succeed in this mission,” the ministry said in a video posted on Saturday.

“The opportunity is open for those wishing to join the work within the nursing teams.”

The coronavirus cases globally crossed 42.4 million, with several countries recording a major surge in numbers over the past weeks due to people gathering indoors as temperatures drop.

The world death toll has passed 1.14 million and more than 31.4 people have recovered.

A new report has said the world's tourism industry was unlikely to see the same level of spending that was achieved last year until 2024.

Global consultancy McKinsey said the tourism industry may face a drop of  $8.1 trillion in spending as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The virus has thrown the travel and tourism industry across the world out of gear due to stay home measures and travel restrictions that have shut down cities and impacted businesses.

Episode list:

Ep1: A recovery like no other- the unevenness of the economic recovery 

Ep2: PCR and jobs - the future of work - new trends and challenges 

Ep3: The recovery and global trade disruptions - globalisation post-pandemic 

Ep4: Inflation- services and goods - debt risks 

Ep5: Travel and tourism 

Tamkeen's offering
  • Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
  • Option 2: 50% across three years
  • Option 3: 30% across five years 
Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company

The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.

He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.

“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.

“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.

HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon. 

With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.

Wicked: For Good

Director: Jon M Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater

Rating: 4/5

The biog

Favourite film: Motorcycle Dairies, Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Kagemusha

Favourite book: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Holiday destination: Sri Lanka

First car: VW Golf

Proudest achievement: Building Robotics Labs at Khalifa University and King’s College London, Daughters

Driverless cars or drones: Driverless Cars

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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